Course Offerings for Freshmen
English 1
Length: 1 year
Grade Level: 9
Prerequisites: None
English 1 is a literature-based course, which introduces the basic literary genres through representative works and authors. The curriculum reflects an integration of writing, vocabulary, speaking and listening, and library research skills. English 1 meets university entrance requirements and is approved for Scholar with Distinction, Scholar with Honors and Scholar with Expertise programs.

English Honors 1
Length: 1 year
Grade Level: 9
Prerequisites: 8th grade teacher recommendation, DCAT Verbal 85 percentile, DCAT total 90 percentile. A writing sample may be required. Summer assignment required. Fees involved for materials.
English Honors 1 is a challenging year-long literature/composition course (see English 1 description) that meets university entrance requirements and is approved for Scholar with Distinction, Scholar with Honors and Scholar with Expertise programs.


Sample list of what students may study: (this is not all-inclusive and varies according to teacher choice)
1. Romeo and Juliet
2. Great Expectations
3. Into the Wild
4. Of Mice and Men
5. Poetry
6. Short stories

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